She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

1949 · 104 min · EN · 6.9 (423 votes)
Dir. John Ford · Starring John Wayne, Joanne Dru, John Agar, Ben Johnson, Harry Carey Jr., Victor McLaglen · Music Richard Hageman

“John Ford's new and finest picture of the fighting cavalry!”

DramaWestern

On the eve of retirement, Captain Nathan Brittles takes out a last patrol to stop an impending massive Indian attack. Encumbered by women who must be evacuated, Brittles finds his mission imperiled.

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A poignant, elegiac Western that feels like a dusty, sun-drenched memory. It's a contemplative look at duty, aging, and the quiet dignity of soldiers facing the end of an era. The vast landscapes mirror the internal struggles of its stoic characters.

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